2024
The Lake Mary Township Reorganizational meeting was called to order by James Schmidt, with the pledge to the flag at 6:00 PM.
Members present; Supervisors: James Schmidt, Pete Fernholz, and Max Radil;
Clerk, Sue Hanson, and Treasurer, Christy Tvrdik.
A motion was made by Max Radil to appoint James Schmidt as Chairman, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Max Radil to appoint Pete Fernholz as Vice-Chairman, 2nd by James Schmidt. Motion carried 3-0.
A Motion was made by James Schmidt to approve the agenda, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
Wages
- Officer Pay:
o Supervisors: LMT currently has a monthly stipend for the supervisors. A $150.00 per month stipend for the Chairman plus Per Diem, and a $125.00 per month stipend for Supervisors, plus Per Diem. A motion was made by Max Radil to keep the stipend and hourly wage the same, 2nd by James Schmidt. Motion Carried 3-0.
o Treasurer: Current salary is $415.00/month plus Per Diem. A motion was made by James Schmidt to raise the Treasurer’s salary by 3% to $428.00/month plus Per Diem, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
o Deputy Treasurer: Currently $25/ hour. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep it as is, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
o Clerk: Current salary $455/month plus Per Diem. A motion was made by James Schmidt to raise the Clerk’s salary by 3% to $469/month plus Per Diem. In addition, the clerk will get paid a $25.00 hourly wage above the monthly salary when serving as an election judge, performing extra election duties, or duties that are beyond the normal clerk duties, 2nd by Max Radil. Motion carried 3-0.
o Deputy Clerk: Currently $25/ hour. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep the same, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
o Per Diem: Per Diem is currently $90.00 per meeting. A discussion was had. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep the Per Diem at $90.00 for any meeting attended by Supervisors, the Clerk, or Treasurer lasting up to 4 hours, 2nd by Max Radil. Motion carried 3-0.
o Election judges: Currently $20/hour, Head Judge $25/hour. A motion was made by Max Radil to keep to the election judge wages at $20/hour, and Head Judge $25/hour, 2nd by James Schmidt. Motion carried 3-0.
o Mileage: Currently $.67 /per mile. Federal rate.
- Official Newspaper: Currently Forum Communications (Echo Press). A motion was made by James Schmidt to continue with Forum Communications (Echo Press) as LMT’s official newspaper, 2nd by Max Radil. Motion carried 3-0.
- Official Bank: Currently Bell Bank. A motion was made by Max Radil to continue with Bell Bank as LMT’s official bank, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
- Gopher Bounty: Currently $4/pocket and $0.50/striped. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep the LMT pocket gopher bounty at $4 and keep the striped gopher bounty at $0.50, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
- Office Supplies: A discussion was had. LMT will look for a used Fireproof safe under $300.00.
- Maintenance projects: None at this time.
- Contractor insurance- LMT has current liability insurance forms on file for all active contractors.
- Annual Resolutions:
AAEDC: AAEDC resolution needs to be redone in 2026.
A Motion was made by James Schmidt at 6:26 PM to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 PM, 2nd by Max Radil. Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Hanson, Clerk_____________________________________________
Chairman______________________________________________